Do I have to report Cranberry fruitworm?

No. Cranberry fruitworm is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is Cranberry fruitworm treated?

Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

Dr. Phyto

Cranberry fruitworm

Acrobasis vaccinii

Symptoms

Larvae web several berries together with silk and feed inside, hollowing them out; attacked berries colour prematurely, and the frass-filled webbed clusters are the tell-tale sign at harvest.

Plants affected

cranberry

Treatment

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Common questions

How do I recognise Cranberry fruitworm on cranberry?: Larvae web several berries together with silk and feed inside, hollowing them out; attacked berries colour prematurely, and the frass-filled webbed clusters are the tell-tale sign at harvest.
Do I have to report Cranberry fruitworm?: No. Cranberry fruitworm is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
How is Cranberry fruitworm treated?: Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.

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